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New decaying wood artwork on the Otaniemi campus

The piece enhances, among other things, the versatility of campus nature
Campus, University
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Three decaying linden trees as campus outdoor art placed next to light rail tracks in front of the Undergraduate Centre.

Ultrasound provides medical needles new functions - can be used to deliver genes

The technology of medical needles has not changed dramatically in 150 years. In his doctoral research, Emanuele Perra explored if nonlinear ultrasound can be used to overcome the limitations of currently used medical needles, such as the pain experienced by patients, inaccuracy and variable quality of needle samples.
Studies
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The ultrasonic needle, which is a regular medical needle with a metal attachement connected to a large box on the side of the syringe

InstituteQ calling for novel ideas in quantum technology at Aalto

InstituteQ is looking for novel ideas in quantum technology and offering funding. Researchers from all schools of Aalto are welcome to apply! Apply by October 31.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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White InstituteQ logo on dark background

Take care of your own and university’s belongings

Several thefts have been reported around the campus
For Aalto community
University
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Hands holding a smartphone that displays a map application

Long live the campus! The foundation laying ceremony of Otakaari 2 celebrated the university's new buildings

The foundation of the Otaniemi campus' newest buildings, Otakaari 2A and 2B, was laid on September 29. The new name of the Otakaari 2A building was also revealed at the event
Campus, University
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Jukka Mäkelä ja Ilkka Niemelä

Renewed wellbeing in teaching site to support wellbeing of the community

Wellbeing in teaching site was created spring 2022 to support the wellbeing of the community. Now, it has been renewed to give more concrete ideas how to improve the wellbeing in teaching. The relaunch of the site is today October 5th, on World Teachers day.
University
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Wellbeing in Teaching

Thirteen new teams onboard the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program

This autumn’s creative industry pre-incubation started on the 27th of September.
Cooperation
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Aalto Digital Creatives ryhmäkuva

Award-winning teams work together

Aalto Pioneering Excellence Awards were granted ɫɫÀ² teams that do pioneering work to develop the quality and excellence of operations.
Awards and Recognition
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Kuva: Matti Ahlgren.

Quality together – Students have a voice in university decision-making

Community involvement in developing the university is a key aspect of our values
University
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Eveliina Palo A grid -rakennuksen portaikossa

University lecturer Janne Halme: Solar energy is awesome!

Janne Halme is inspired by a linden alley; a combination of trees, leaves and light filtering through them. Even though the solar cell can generate electricity, it cannot replace life-sustaining photosynthesis.
Research & Art
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Aalto University Meet Our Teachers SCI Janne Halme 2022. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

“Have the tenacity and believe in your progress" – Studying quantum, the field of the future, now

Vivian Phan is a BSc graduate of Aalto University’s Quantum Technology studies and worked as part of the Micro and Quantum Systems research group. She shares what it’s like to build a career in a field that’s new and will most likely have its biggest impact years or decades from now.
Studies
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Vivian Phan leaning on a grey wall

One hundred years of Finnish maternity and child health clinics - researchers are exploring how health technology could be used to meet new needs

Researchers are now exploring how to meet the needs of the next century of maternity and child health clinics using Biodesign methods from Stanford University.
Research & Art
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Annika Järvelin and Hanna Castrén-Niemi have spent three weeks at three different clinics in Helsinki. Photo: Otto Olavinen, Biodesign.

Outdoor renovation of Otakaari 1 nearing completion

The renovation work around the Amphi square will be completed in the autumn 2022
Campus, University
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Early autumn outdoor picture of the pathways leading to the Undergraduate Centre. The sun is shining and paths are dry.

FCAI and Bitville collaborate to make learning easier with AI

Academy–industry collaboration can be a real win-win. In FCAI's new video series, we present successful collaborations. The third video in the series highlights collaboration between FCAI and digital learning company Bitville.
Cooperation
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People standing overlaid with text "win-win, university + business"

Did you know that creativity can be measured? Check out recent survey results

The Creative Working Life 2030 project develops tools for measuring and strengthening individual and organisational creativity. Aalto University's experts participated in the development of the creativity self-assessment survey.
University
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Luova työelämä 2030

The new Marsio building is a showcase for research, teaching and impact at Aalto University

The name was selected through a contest, and it is a tribute to Aino Marsio-Aalto.
Campus, Press releases, University
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Illustration image on a sunny day as the sun is setting, of Otakaari 2A, the lights in the building are lit and there are blurry images of people walking around. Grass and trees are green.

Aalto University graduates successfully employed

Nationwide career monitoring survey starts on 3rd of October. All 2017 master's graduates and 2019 doctoral graduates will be invited to participate in the survey.
Studies
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people sitting

What does the campus look like today, how about in five years?

ACRE day and community I love campus tours invite you to fall in love with our campus
Campus, University
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A dirtroad on campus going through the woods. Trees are in autumnal colours. I love campus logo badge in the upper right corner.

Aalto Scientists Experiment with Helium Plasma to Help Pave Way for Fusion Energy

As part of FinnFusion, itself belonging to the EUROfusion consortium, Aalto scientists are experimenting with helium plasma to improve the future operations of Iter, an international fusion energy collaboration under construction in France.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art
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FinnFusion is a collaboration aiming to make fusion energy a reality. Photo: VTT.

Board discussed the current volatile geopolitical situation and invited the community to participate in Preview 2022 process

Prior to its official meeting, the board discussed with the community
For Aalto community
University
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Board members in Kaleva hall